Think you know everything about your feline companion?In 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Cats, trivia specialist and certified cat fancier J. Stephen Lang puts your whisker wisdom to the test with 1,001 tantalizing trivia tidbits. From myths and legends to famous cat lovers (and haters), "catty" phrases to cartoon kitties, bewildering behavioral quirks to mating and motherhood, you'll learn about:* five U.S. presidents who adored cats . . . and one who hated them with a passion!* why cats enjoy kneading their human companions with their paws;* a breed of cat with webbed feet who swims for his seafood supper!* the most popular male and female cat names today.With these and 997 other delicious trivia morsels, you'll discover an abundance of unexpected delights on every page!

Catnip Isn't the Only Herb Your Cat Will Love! If you're a dedicated cat lover, you know the amazing intoxicating effect that catnip has on most cats. But did you also know that catnip can help calm a frantic feline during an extended car trip? Or that catnip can ease feline gastrointestinal distress? In fact, there are many common herbs that can do wonders for your cat's health. In 10 Herbs for Happy, Healthy Cats you'll find ten of the safest, most versatile herbs for feline health. You'll learn everything you need to know about growing these herbs and buying or making your own herbal teas, tinctures, capsules, and poultices. You'll also find expert advice on calculating the proper dosage of an herbal remedy and administering it to your cat -- including how to catch that feisty feline and help make the medicine go down easily!

Outlines 10-minute daily training sessions tailored specifically to a retriever's attention span, counseling beginner-level owners on such topics as force fetching, field tests and the humane use of electric collars, in a volume complemented by true stories and breed-specific adaptations.

Sure you are familliar with your cat. You come home and there it is just waiting to have it's little face rubbed by you. It probably had a long hard day of lying around, and needs some love. It's common...but as this book shows, not for all cats. In '100 Cats Who Changed Civilization' you will find just that. From Mrs. Chippy who explored the Antarctic with Ernest Shackleton to Oscar the cat who sank the Bismarck, this book is packed full of felines who definately knew how to spend the day properly and use each and every one of their 9 lives to the fullest.

&quot;Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums; others we take for walks.&quot; - Roger A. Caras,Animal Welfare Activist1000 Dog Portraits is a compilation of quirky, fun, fanatical illustrations, paintings, collages and drawings from designers and artists around the globe. From hounds to herding dogs, and mutts to terriers, there is a diverse range of artistic renditions from naïve and abstract to traditional portraiture.Artist and designer Robynne Raye curates this collection that is a study guide on style for the budding artist as well as a book of inspiration to the practicing professional. There's even a chapter called, &quot;How Many Ways Can You Draw A Beagle?&quot; showing the myriad of ways an artist can depict a single breed of dog. So rev up your illustration muscle and be inspired by this loving tribute to man's best friend.